I've raised my golden retriever since she was a puppy along the way I have gained a few skills in doing so, that includes: Dog handling and training skills Basic Obedience Positive Reinforcement Techniques Reward Systems Operant Conditioning Training Techniques Handling Dogs With Clicker Training Voice Commands Maintains High Expectations Ability to Recognize Behavioural Signals Persuasiveness Handle Stressful Situations Well I also currently work for WAG! walking and boarding dogs for the last 6 years. I also had my own dog walking/boarding business back in California that lasted 3 years until I moved to Washington. I've also fostered dogs as a way of getting involved, and seeing what it would be like to have a second pup!